Thursday Double...

Wincanton 15:10 - Predateur
2m, Class 2 Novice's Handicap Chase - Good to Soft, Good in Places

Wincanton is a track to follow The Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls, especially with the form that his horses are showing at present. Predateur is talked of very highly back at home, and has been backed by his trainer to run a BIG race in the Arkle if that's where he eventually ends up. A return to 2m and the likelihood of a strong gallop should see The Analyst's selection get of the mark this season.
4th 15/8f

A dissapointing show from a horse that looks like it maybe done for speed over this minimum trip. A step up in distance is probably the next step as Nicholls looks to get some wins into his young novice chaser.

Wincanton 15:40 - Cryptic
2m 6f, Class 2 Novices' Hurdle - Good to Soft, Good in Places

Cryptic, ran a gallant race in ground softer than ideal last time out to go down by just 1l to the well handicapped Ballyshan. Better ground and a drop back in trip, should see Philip Hobbs trained gelding get his head back in front.
WON 6/4f

A pillar to post victory for this exciting Hobbs charge. Galloping all the way to the line, it was really just a steering job for Richard Johnson as Cryptic went onto to score by 11l.